Photo shows the Manila skyline as seen from the walled city of Intramuros. WIKIMEDIA

‘Full implementation of Ease of Doing Biz law to boost FDI’

MANILA – The full implementation of Republic Act 11032 or the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery is expected to boost foreign investments...

Creative hubs to spur Filipino creative industries – NEDA

MANILA – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) sees the potential of establishing more “creative hubs” as a way to boost creative industries and to...

Philippine debt rises 15.8% in May, reports Treasury

MANILA – Philippine debt reached P7.92 trillion in May, 15.8 percent higher compared to the same month last year, the Bureau of Treasury said Wednesday. The...

Italy seeks stronger agri ties with PH, says envoy

MANILA – Italy and the Philippines can benefit from each other’s strengths especially in the exchange of “complementary” products and in the upgrade of technologies here,...
A teller inspects one thousand pesos bills inside a money changer in Manila. REUTERS

BSP bares new security features of NGC banknotes

MANILA – The Philippine banknotes to be released in the first quarter of 2020 will have additional security features and will be helpful to the elderly...

Unrestricted sugar importation worrying millers

MANILA – The country’s sugar millers on Wednesday expressed apprehension over the planned liberalization of sugar importation to lower the price of the commodity. “The sugar...

ILOILO MAKES WAY FOR AFFORDABLE REDDOORZ HOTELS

A multifaceted collection of tourist spots and attractions makes up Iloilo’s rich heritage showcased in its delicious cuisine, captivating landscapes, exciting festivals, and cultural traditions. With...
Finance secretary Carlos Dominguez III said the US-China trade war is affecting every country in the world, including the Philippines. “Although we are not a big trading nation, we are not immune to negative events that happen abroad. One big effect is that because there is uncertainty in trade policy abroad, the banks take that into consideration and raise interest rates so that’s certainly risk,” he said. RAPPLER

‘Strong PH economy softens impact of US-China trade war’

MANILA – Top economic officials of the government are optimistic the Philippine economic growth momentum is strong enough to overcome the impact of trade tensions between...

6% GDP growth in Q2 possible

MANILA – Philippine monetary officials are now seeing a possible 6 percent output for the domestic economy in the second quarter of 2019, faster than the...
A mobile phone mast with 5G technology is pictured at the 5G Mobility Lab of telecommunications company Vodafone in Aldenhoven, Germany. REUTERS

Goodbye buffering? What you need to know about 5G

MANILA – Athletes competing in the Southeast Asian Games in November could be shuttling between venues in driverless cars, officials said, should telecommunications companies...